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June 7, 2011 / Issue 13 |
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President's Message
 "Nazar degdi" (the jealous eye), said the Turkish papers. "Beddua" (an evil spell) said an Imam friend. Soon after my debilitating accident in February, our Trustees Mehmet Toy and Rebii Dagoglu were each victims of vehicular hit-and-runs. We have since recovered, thank God and our families and friends. Thanks to hardworking and dedicated ATAA Directors, Trustees, and professional staff and volunteers, the ATAA continued its mission of excellence in public service and advocacy without a glitch, successfully carrying out numerous major programs as you will read in this Newsletter. [read] |
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President-Elect's Message
 DO YOU SLEEP WELL? I grew up with the Turkish motto, "Hergün dünden ilerde" - "Everyday is ahead of the day before -- better than the day before!" To this day, this motto has got me out of bed every day. It has charged me up instantly with inexhaustible energy, and motivated me to fight the good fight enthusiastically with no doubt or fear. This motto self-rewinds its magic on me day after day. [read] |
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Trustee Chairman's Message
 ATAA has been thriving since 2007, as the Turkish American community has risen to the noble duty of advancing the Turkish American cause. Nurten Ural was ATAA's first woman president. Gunay Evinch was ATAA's first American-born president. And, on June 12 energetic Ergun Kirlikovali will be our 15th president for the 2011-13 term, and will be followed by magnum Mehmet Celebi who will be our president for the 2013-15 term. [read] |
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In Memoriam: ATAA Remembers Paul Henze
 Paul Henze(1924-2011) was a Rand and CIA analyst known for his objectivity and insight. In particular, was his good work regarding Armenian terrorism and the manipulation of Armenia by third powers to harm Turkey and thereby harm the US. Paul Henze, a close associate of Zbigniew Brzezinski, died May 19, 2011 at the age of 86 in Culpeper, Virginia of complications following a series of strokes. [read] |
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ATAA 2011 BOD Election Results
The ATAA is pleased to inform you of the ATAA 2011 Election Results. The ATAA Board of Directors empowered a Nominations Committee, chaired by Ms. Lale Iskarpatyoti, a former ATAA VP, and served by President-Elect Ergun Kirlikovali, Past President Nurten Ural, Former President Tunca Iskir, and Former President and Founder Ulku Ulgur. All candidates were nominated and selected in strict accordance with the ATAA bylaws and procedures. [ read] |
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ATAA - FTAA National Leadership Conference a Success for
Turkish American Solidarity, Empowerment
 "Dear Mr. Evinch and Mr. Boztepe: On behalf of Secretary Clinton, I would like to thank you. We value the work of the ATAA and FTAA in bringing together Turkish and Turkic Americans, serving as a bridge between the United States and Turkey, and advancing shared bilateral objectives. We congratulate you on this important endeavor and look forward to continuing our engagement with your organizations."
Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs United States Department of State |
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TOBB Chairman Hisarciklioglu Commends ATAA-FTAA Solidarity, Calls on Private Sector Contributions
 M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu, Chairman of the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), was the guest of honor of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) and Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) at a reception at Washington DC's Cosmos Club, known for its intellectual and public service oriented membership. ATAA President Gunay Evinch and FTAA President Kaya Boztepe made introductory remarks, emphasizing the importance of solidarity [read] |
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ATAA Represents Turkish Americans at Secretary Clinton's Forum
 ATAA represented the Turkish American community at Secretary Clinton's Diaspora Forum in Washington DC. Joining ATAA at the State Department were the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA), American Turkish Society (ATS), and the Turkish Philanthropy Fund. While TCA and the Philanthropy Fund received special recognition for their websites and charitable work, respectively, ATAA was invited for its leading role in bringing Turkish and Turkic Americans together in support of [read] |
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ATAA Represents Turkish Americans at Intelligence Council
 On April 7, 2011, ATAA President Gunay Evinch provided a presentation regarding the Turkish American community at the semi-annual Heritage Council of the United States Office of the Director of Intelligence, where ATAA has been representing Turkish Americans since 2007. Evinch stated that Turkish American history includes prehistoric migrations from Central Asia, colonial migrations during which Ottoman Muslim prisoners of war mixed with American Indians and became the Melungeons, [read] |
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ATAA President Honored by FTAA
 ATAA, represented by President Gunay Evinch, VP Ali Cinar, VP Ibrahim Onaral, VP Sibel Pakdemirli, and Programs Coordinator Secil Goksu, participated in the May 27-28 Turkish Day events, as the guest of host and organizer the Federation of Turkish American Association (FTAA). At the Turkish Day Gala, FTAA President Kaya Boztepe presented a Plaque of Appreciation for Public Service to ATAA President Gunay Evinch. [read] |
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ATAA Honors Fallen of Gallipoli
 At the invitation of the Australian and New Zealand Ambassadors, Kim Beazley and Mike More, respectively, ATAA participated in the Sunrise Service in honor of Anzac Day at the Korean War Memorial in Washington DC. ATAA President Gunay Evinch and Programs Coordinator Secil Goksu presented a wreath to honor and remember over 60,000 Australian and New Zealanders who died in the famous battle. [read] |
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ATAA TABAN Promotes April 23 Children's Day, Nationwide Spotlights Turkey in Maryland Elementary School
 ATAA chapters nationwide celebrated April 23 Children's Day in their local communities and obtained proclamations. In Montgomery County, Maryland, President Gunay Evinch's daughter, Lara, provided an April 23 Statement that was sent to families of kindergarten students in celebration of the child. President Evinch expressed, "Our children learn about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and this year Iranian New Years. [read] |
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ATAA Supports Young Turks, Times Square Stand for Truth
 The ATAA participated in the 7th annual Stand for Truth demonstration of the The Young Turks of New York at Times Square on April 30th. ATAA Programs Coordinator Secil Goksu and Young Turks Vice President Cenk Coktosun served as MCs. ATAA President Gunay Evinch was joined by ATAA Regional VPs Ali Cinar and Tomris Azeri and newly elected ATAA VP Ibrahim Kurtulus. Over 50 Turkish Americans from DC went to support the Young Turks demonstration in a showing of DC-NY solidarity. [read]
Photo Credit: AmerikalıTürk |
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ATAA TABA, TACCI Meet with NY Board of Rabbis
 Leading Turkish American business and civic organizations, TABA, TACCI, and ATAA, met with the New York Board of Rabbis and Jewish Post to discuss the need to increase dialogue, understanding and collaboration between the Turkish and Jewish American communities. The Turkish American Businessmen's Association (TABA)/AMCHAM) Vice President Erhan Atay lead theTurkish delegation which included President of the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce (TACCI) in New York, [read] |
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ATAA, TACC Condemn Hate Crime in NJ
Host Event to Honor US Flag, Atatürk
 Following the May 10 violent trespass at the Turkish American Community Center in Manalapan NJ, the ATAA, TACC and ATAA's newly elected Regional VP Ibrahim Kurtulus responded with a public statement condemning the desecration of the US flag that flew on the front lawn of the TACC and a portrait of Atatürk that is displayed in the TACC lobby. The response also included a public flag raising event and restoration of Atatürk's portrait by TACC and Manalapan community members [read]
Photo Credit: TurkishNY |
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ATAA Vanguard Success: Turning Point for Turkish American Activism
 The ATAA Vanguard Event of April 22-24, 2011 was a success for all Turkish and Turkic Americans to remember and to remind us of victims of Armenian terrorism and hate crimes (1974 to the present) and the Armenian Revolt (1885-1919). Over 20 Turkish American students from area universities and Young Turks NY held a night vigil for 72 hours for worldwide victims of modern Armenian terrorism. [read] |
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ATAA Alabama Education Program Extended to 2012
 The Birmingham International Center (BIC) extended the Alabama "Spotlight on Turkey" program to the academic year 2011-12. Since September 2010, main sponsor and organizer, ATAA, its local chapter, Turkish American Association Alabama (TAAA), and the Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF), have reached 2000 Alabama teachers and 60,000 students with educational programs about Turkey and Turkish Americans. ATAA provided a "Discover Turkey Spotlight Box" [read] |
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ATAA TABAN Introduces Turks in Rochester, Detroit and Indianapolis to Their Newly Elected Members of Congress
 The Turkish American Broad Advocacy Network (TABAN) - an ATAA nationwide grassroots education program made possible with the sponsorship of Turkish Coalition of America (TCF), continued to introduce its component associations and the local Turkish American communities to the newly elected members of Congress. In an effort to activate Turkish Americans and ensure that their views are heard by their elected officials both on Capitol Hill and in their local districts, [read] |
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Armenian Identity Based on Anti-Turkism
 News.Az interviews Ergun Kirlikovali, president-elect of the Assembly of Turkish-American Associations and co-founder of the Pax Turcica Institute. How would you comment on the French Senate's rejection of a bill to criminalize denial of the alleged "Armenian genocide"? I think that the French legislators finally came to terms with the reality that the only authoritative body to determine whether any claimed historical atrocity constitutes an act of genocide per the relevant 1948 UN Convention is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. [read] |
 By becoming a member you will be part of a network of Turkish-Americans and friends of Turkey who care about the historic relationship between the two countries and who are aware of the crucial role each one of us plays in strengthening the relationship and promoting an accurate and fair picture of Turkey and Turks. Please visit www.ataa.org for more information. |
| ATAA Component Association Spotlight |
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Association of Turkish Americans of Southern California - ATASC
 ATASC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting better understanding and relations between the peoples of Turkey and the United States of America through educational, cultural, charitable, and social activities. The organization was first founded in 1953 as the "Turkish-American Club". In 1985, the association bylaws were revised to permit it to become a tax-exempt, non-profit organization. The name was changed to the American Turkish Association of Southern California. The acronym ATASC is consistent with the philosophy of the members: a group adhering to the teachings of the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (also referred to as ATA, which means "father"). Today, ATASC continues to provide an invaluable service to the Turkish-American community.
President: Vega Sankur Address: 2419 E. Harbor Blvd #185, Ventura, CA 93001 Phone: (805) 644-6095 E-mail: info@atasc.orgWebsite: www.atasc.org |
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April 22, 2011, TurkishNY
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ASSEMBLY OF TURKISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS
 The ATAA serves as an information resource center for its members and component associations throughout the United States, while working locally and nationwide to develop an informed and effective Turkish American citizenry. The ATAA is a major resource for experts, policy makers, and media who seek a deeper and broader understanding of U.S.-Turkish relations. The ATAA is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed under the laws of the District of Columbia. To learn more about ATAA, please visit us at www.ataa.org. |
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